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The French inventor Joseph Marie Jacquard was a clever sausage. His mechanical loom, unveiled at the turn of the 19th Century, used strings of punched cards in ways that are too advanced for us to comprehend to allow the simple production of complex...
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The architecture of Le Corbusier should be remembered as divisive as much as it is iconic amongst the design fraternity, and when the locals named his ground-breaking Cité Radieuse “The House of Madness” they weren't wrong - whether it was...
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Erotic robot fetish? We can only be talking about one country, and that's Japan – specifically artist Hajime Sorayama who has been fusing the female form with sci-fi tech since graduating from a Tokyo art school in 1969. Some of his creations may...
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It was the year I was born, and the year Elvis Presley died, so a mixed bag really, but only one of those 1977 events made much of an impression in Japan. What did get the discerning arts scene's attention though was Nobuyoshi Araki's collection of...
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In the modern world, black music stars can rent out whole floors of the world's top hotels for themselves and their entourage with just a swipe of a platinum credit card, but of course things weren't always like that, especially in America. Imagine...
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You take the blue pill – the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill – you stay in Wonderland, and find out how deep the rabbit hole goes. You take the purple pill, and before you...
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The car is an important symbol of success in post-war Germany, and an important metaphor for artist Thomas Kilpper. He sees the closing of German factories and the outsourcing of manufacturing to developing countries with low wages as a mirror of...
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As our report from the frontline of South Africa's "city of style" documented back in April, Johannesburg is a thriving city with a fervent art scene - Cape Town's hip younger sibling, edgy, vibrant and unafraid of innovation. The latest in a line...
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You may know him as the jolly kilted French chap introducing the world's first dildo museum or the annual naked lawnmower racing championships, but when Jean Paul Gaultier wasn't being a naughty boy on Channel 4's soft porn digest Eurotrash, he...
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There's a palpable air of mystery and suspense to Alex Prager's Mise-en-scène stills, taken from her short films Despair and Les Petite Mort; although the titles give away that all is not well in these vignettes, it's clear enough from the...
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Know Hope's ubiquitous character seems to like throwing shapes, but the Israeli's creation isn't usually dancing with joy – more like being contorted by the sorrows of the human condition, and buckling under the weight of the world on his...
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Unseen Photo Fair in Amsterdam is returning for a second year following the success of the inaugural event last year, once again throwing the spotlight on emerging talents of the photography world, and a selection of longer-established artists who...
City Notes
Located within London's Westfield Stratford City, decidedly decadent diner Super Club Roma serves up Roman-style pizzas (complete with their crispy and charred crusts) and fritti including lasagne, spaghetti and nduja bombs; the simple menu allowing...
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Lifestyle brand Miiro continues its expansion with the opening of Borneta, a breathtaking new hotel for Barcelona's charismatic El Born neighbourhood. Located among the iconic Porxos de Fontseré arches, the design tells a story of local tradition...
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With a striking 1970s Brutalism-meets-botany aesthetic, a Peruvian-inspired restaurant, and a rooftop bar and taqueria with extensive views over this vast city, The Hoxton Brussels offers a stylish and eclectic stay in the Belgian...
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Holloway Li has completed the remodelling of Club Quarters Hotel St Paul’s, the 265-room property embracing the architectural integrity of the original mid-century structure, nodding to post-war modernism along the way. Club Quarters called...
Dispatches
Tuscany is famous for its beautiful vineyards, rolling hills, and, of course, incredible wine. But did you know it’s also a fantastic place for families? Many wineries welcome kids, offering fun activities like juice tastings, farm visits, and...
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If you want to compete effectively in the market, you’ll need to get a website. This is important for both online-based businesses and traditional brick-and-mortar businesses. You should remember that most people nowadays use the internet to find...
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Can you get free real estate classes online in Georgia? Absolutely. Online platforms offer a wide range of free learning materials across various industries; including real estate education. If you are just starting out and looking for free or...
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Whether you want to start sewing for the first time or you want to upgrade your current sewing machine, you might be wondering what’s on the market. Wouldn’t it be great if sewing machines were a one-type-fits-all kind of thing? However, the...